Read the full judgment text of FAMP 1/2013 on BabelCite. This Court of Final Appeal judgment was delivered on 22 August 2013 before Chan PJ.
Civil procedure – extension of time to appeal – factors considered: delay, merits of appeal, prejudice – three periods of delay – applicant not wholly to blame but prejudice to Official Receiver and third parties – extension refused – no order as to costs – applicant's costs taxed under Legal Aid Regulations
Legal issues: Extension of time to appeal
Outcome: Extension of time refused. Appeal not allowed to proceed.